Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Bridlington; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Employee awards

Long service awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to look after residents’ needs and supervise a team of Care Assistants under the Deputy General Manager. You will support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, and care plans, while ensuring dignity and personalised care for each resident.

The role offers ongoing training opportunities and a route to senior development within a compassionate, community-focused care home.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
• Ability to provide personalised care and support.
• Strong people skills and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.
• Assist with clinical tasks in designated areas (e.g., medication, care plans).
• Deliver person-centred care, respecting residents’ dignity and preferences.
• Contribute to a warm, welcoming and vibrant home environment.

Skills

Clinical care knowledge

Compassionate communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

A £500 `Golden Hello` Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you’ll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that’s warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We’ll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We’re looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there’s no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.